Ocho Artisan Bungalows

Ilse and the whole team were nothing short of amazing! They are so welcoming and accommodating, going over and above to ensure your stay is everything you wanted!
The location is perfect, especially for a solo traveller, close to the beach club, shops and beach. Highly recommend. Thank you again team :)

Ocho Artisan Bungalows is such a refreshing change from the average resort. The property is small and has an intimate and warmly relaxing “life in the jungle” vibe. The staff from the owner to the housekeeping staff was friendly and perfectly attentive. The included breakfast was outstanding. Ilse, the concierge, arranged a fishing excursion for my husband’s birthday. When he returned with barracuda fillets, the chef prepared an amazing birthday dinner. The location is the best of all worlds—feeling quiet & somewhat secluded, all while being a few steps from town.

Lovely beachfront spot in Tamarindo, we wish we had stayed longer! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Ocho Artisan is a beautiful place right on the beach in Tamarindo, with a cozy, welcoming atmosphere. We stayed in one of the authentic, characterful bungalows, and the food was delicious.

The staff were very friendly and helpful, and went out of their way to make us feel at home. The massage deserves a special mention: absolutely world class!

Our only regret is that we booked just two nights. In hindsight we could easily have stayed four. We’ll know better next time!

Thank you to the whole team for a wonderful stay.

Warm regards,
Eric & Phyllis Dietz

Tolles Bungalow in sehr schöner Anlage. Der Beachclub ist ebenfalls sehr schön und hat immer genügend Liegen. Flachabfallender Strand, das Meer ist sauber und sehr warm. Frühstück kann aus verschiedenen Möglichketen ausgesucht werden und ist sehr lecker😋 das gesamte Personal ist extrem nett und hilfsbereit, besonders Pablo vom Beachclub und Ilse die das Ganze super managt.
Sehr zentral gelegen, Shops und Restaurant in kuzer Distanz erreichbar.

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Location was perfect on the beach

What an absolute incredible place to stay! Our bungalow was steps away from the pool. We rarely saw anyone else near the pool. The staff were incredibile. Particularly the ‘above and beyond’ mentality that they have. Ilse was incredible, one day she came to find us to tell us the monkeys were in the trees (because she knew how much we wanted to see some). They decorated our bungalow on the day of our wedding anniversary. Pablo was a delight every morning at breakfast and was so friendly. We loved the attention to detail in the furniture and surroundings. We had our anniversary meal under the lights and the member of staff (forgot his name- Italian guy) came and our music in for us. It’s all those lovely little things that make it great. We loved having breakfast on the beach front every morning, watching the squirrels and birds. They were also wonderfully LGBTQ friendly to me and my wife, making us feel so welcome and accepted. The place is very close to everything, just minutes from all the restaurants, a supermarket, cafes and shops, a cute little outdoor park with street food vendors and tables and chairs. It felt quiet and safe, security guards were there at night and they welcomed us when we arrived on our first night after hours. Lots of lovely wildlife- howler monkeys, raccoons, massive iguanas coming to drink from the pool, hummingbirds, etc. It was a perfect stay.

Loved how close the beach was and it was a sandy beach and very close to the town
Ilsa was so wonderful helping us arrange activities and she is so attentive
All the staff were wonderful and kind
We saw families of monkeys on the trees outside our bungallow

De bungalow is ronduit prachtig. Wat een luxe uitstraling en heerlijke bedden! Ook een ventilator op ons terras, een zitje en een lekker lui day-bed. Het personeel is heel vriendelijk en behulpzaam, ze doen hun best om je naam te onthouden en gaan tot het uiterste om het je naar je zin te maken. Heerlijke ocho-cocktail bij aankomst en ook het eten is heerlijk. Prachtige dieren gespot: hagedissen, leguanen, brulapen, eekhoorntjes, vogels... En onze host Ilse loopt de benen uit haar lijf om iedereen in alles te voorzien wat je maar zou kunnen wensen! We waren hier graag een paar dagen langer gebleven!

Het personeel was super vriendelijk en deden er alles aan om het na je zin te maken. De bungalows zijn prachtig en comfortabel.
Prima zwembad.

Staff were above and beyond wonderful! It is a gorgeous location with comfortable amenities and excellent food. Honestly, one of the best breakfasts in Costa Rica.

Location, vibe, the people and the food. Such a unique property too!

Bra beläget till stan och strand. Mysig restaurang med trevlig personal och god mat.

This location is absolutely stunning. I definitely recommend this for anyone trying to escape the normal spots in town. It’s quiet with amazing views and perfect seating for sunsets.

The staff was amazing!!! Else was the best. She attended to all of our needs and then some. Pablo, Nancy, Jimmy and Bryan were awesome. They went out their way to make sure we always felt like part of the family. Even the owner talked with us and asked if had suggestions to make our experience better.

If you are looking for an amazing place to stay, you found it!!! The staff made my wife and I feel like family. They can help you with anything that you need from recommendations to any extras, they can make it happen. Shout out to Else, Pablo, Jimmy, Nancy and Bryan for making our vacation an amazing experience. We will go back!!!

Ocho Bungalows was an all-around fantastic place to stay for folks interested in traveling to the Costa Rican beachfront. The staff was incredibly kind, particularly the barstaff and Ilse the concierge, and the property was beautiful. Parking is safe and free. Breakfast is included. Happy hour has great prices, and the food is overall good for the area! Free lounging access is consistently available for the Beach Club, which is a coveted spot to spend an afternoon if beaching in Tamarindo. The room itself is incredibly unique, too! There is too much to say about the resort in such a short space, so just book and see for yourself! You will not regret it.

Nice bungalow and pool, in front of the beach